Fright to the finish Brazil's blockbusting forwards can help Tite turn any match at this World Cup

Reading the Brazil attacking options aloud would make any opposition manager feel a little nervous. Tite could start with Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Richarlison and Raphinha and if things are not going their way he has Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Rodrygo, Antony and Pedro in reserve. They will take some stopping in Qatar.

- Karen Carney

I have always had a soft spot for Brazil - I would buy the yellow and blue kit as a kid - because of all their incredible players. We are in another era of brilliant Brazilian forwards 20 years after they last won the World Cup, when Ronaldo led them to glory. They are on a great run of form, having not lost since their Copa América final defeat by Argentina in July last year. I think they will need to face their old South American rivals again in the semi-finals and whoever gets the better of that match will become champions.

People keep saying how it could be Lionel Messi's final tournament but it could be Neymar's too, and both will be especially motivated by the prospect of a winner's medal. It will be interesting to see which of those two Paris Saint-Germain teammates fares better. I think Messi will win the Golden Boot but Brazil have a slight edge over Argentina.

Tournament football requires match-winners and Brazil have an array of them. Games are so close because of how data can be used to help set up a team to be compact and nullify threats, but Brazil's starters and finishers can turn any match in their favour.